Overview

• Shanahan said McCaffrey “came in healthy,” had a strong camp and is positioned for “a hell of a year,” with newly acquired Brian Robinson Jr. viewed as a starting-caliber complement.
• San Francisco completed a trade for Robinson from Washington for a 2026 sixth-round pick, slotting him as McCaffrey’s primary backup to help manage touches after last season’s injuries.
• The receiver group remains thin due to injuries and departures, prompting veteran additions Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore, with Kendrick Bourne scheduled to visit Monday per multiple reports.
• Roster churn continued with a waiver claim for defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson and 13 practice-squad signings, plus depth moves that included Nate Sudfeld and Adrian Martinez at quarterback and Russell Gage’s return.
• Quarterback stability underpins expectations after Brock Purdy’s five-year, $265 million extension, while rookie CB Upton Stout earned an ESPN “under-the-radar” nod and returned to practice ahead of the Seattle opener.